HIGHFIELD

Highfield, a country house in the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, has long been imbued with a romantic atmosphere. The original owner, who oversaw its construction in 1864, dedicated this country house to his wife; another husband-and-wife duo restored and reopened it in 2022 as a luxury boutique hotel. These days, with its mix of classic and contemporary offerings — think afternoon tea and Sunday roasts as well as a creative cocktail program and a locally sourced breakfast — Highfield still makes a cozy escape for couples or for families.

There are just eight suites, all uniquely decorated, and some flamboyantly so. One is inspired by the look of an antique train carriage, another is fashioned as a pale pink boudoir; an attic-like room in the old servants’ lodgings features mounted deer heads and woodland fairy artwork, and in the old master's quarters, there’s a dark, whimsical suite with Batman logos incorporated into the designer wallpaper, an homage to the owners’ son. All come with bespoke mattresses, all-natural bath products made in the British countryside, and complimentary “maxi bars” stocked with local snacks and drinks, while some feature freestanding vintage tubs and four-poster beds.

Downstairs, the charming chandelier-lit Library Bar is open all day, with tables spilling onto the adjacent open-air terrace in warmer weather. The 1864 restaurant, located in Highfield’s original dining room, is focused on foraging and sourcing ingredients from the kitchen gardens and the local farms.